That's a good building. Photo: Courtesy of Christian Columbres/The American Institute of Architects
The Lake Oswego City Hall was honored by The American Institute of Architects as one of the best-designed justice buildings in the country.
Zoom in: The 70,000-square-foot structure, completed in 2021, was designed by the architecture firm Mackenzie and houses the city's police department, 911 call center, courthouse and other administrative offices.
Judges praised the building for a design that balances security for police with accessibility that promotes "meaningful civic engagement for the public."
Zoom out: Across the river in Vancouver, the Life Skills Training Center at the Washington State School for the Blind, also took home an award for one of the best examples of specialized housing.
